NUC Raises Alarm Over 58 Fake Universities Across Nigeria, Warns Students Against Patronising Unaccredited Institutions as Eight More Under Investigation

…As Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Lead Way University Declared Fake

 

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has sounded a strong warning to Nigerians over the activities of 58 fake universities currently operating illegally across the country. The regulatory agency disclosed that these institutions are unapproved, lack accreditation, and are fraudulently awarding invalid degrees to unsuspecting students.

 

In a public notice issued by the Commission, the NUC cautioned: “For the avoidance of doubt, anybody who patronises or obtains any certificate from any of these illegal institutions does so at his or her own risk.”

 

According to the Commission, appropriate law enforcement agencies have already been notified to take necessary action against the operators of the fake universities.

 

FULL LIST OF 58 FAKE UNIVERSITIES DECLARED ILLEGAL BY NUC:

 

The NUC listed the following institutions as unaccredited and illegal:

 

1. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, operating anywhere in Nigeria

 

2. Christians of Charity American University of Science and Technology, Nkpor, Anambra State

 

3. University of Industry, Yaba, Lagos

 

 

4. University of Applied Sciences and Management, Port Novo, Republic of Benin

 

 

5. Blacksmith University, Akwa

 

 

6. Volta University College, HO, Volta Region, Ghana

 

 

7. Royal University, Izhia, PO BOX 800, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State

 

 

8. Atlanta University, Anyigba, Kogi State

 

 

9. United Christian University, Macotis campus, Imo State

 

 

10. United Nigeria University College, Okija, Anambra State

 

 

11. Samuel Ahmadu University, Makurdi, Benue State

 

 

12. UNESCO University, Ndoni, Rivers State

 

 

13. Saint Augustine’s University of Technology, Jos, Plateau State

 

 

14. The International University, Missouri USA, Kano and Lagos study centres

 

 

15. Collumbus University, UK

 

 

16. Tiu International University, UK

 

 

17. Pebbles University, UK

 

 

18. London External Studies, UK

 

 

19. Pilgrims University

 

 

20. Lobi Business School, Makurdi, Benue State

 

 

21. West African Christian University

 

 

22. Bolta University College, Aba

 

 

23. JBC Seminary Inc. (Wukari Jubilee University), Kaduna

 

 

24. Western University, Esie, Kwara State

 

 

25. St. Andrews University College, Abuja

 

 

26. EC-Council USA, Ikeja Lagos Study Centre

 

 

27. Atlas University, Ikot Udoso Uko, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

 

 

28. Concept College/Universities (London), Ilorin

 

 

29. Halifax Gateway University, Ikeja

 

 

30. Kingdom of Christ University, Abuja

 

 

31. Acada University, Akinlalu, Oyo State

 

 

32. Filfom University, Mbaise, Imo State

 

 

33. Houdegbe North American University campuses in Nigeria

 

 

34. Atlantic Intercontinental University, Okija, Anambra State

 

 

35. Open International University, Akure

 

 

36. Middle Belt University (North Central University), Otukpo

 

 

37. Lead Way University, Ugheli, Delta State

 

 

38. Metro University, Dutse/Bwari, Abuja

 

 

39. Southend University, Ngwuro Egeru (Afam), Ndoki, Rivers State

 

 

40. Olympic University, Nsukka, Enugu State

 

 

41. Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja

 

 

42. Temple University, Abuja

 

 

43. Irish University Business School, London

 

 

44. National University of Technology, Lafia, Nasarawa State

 

 

45. University of Accountancy and Management Studies, Mowe, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway

 

 

46. University of Education, Wenneba, Ghana

 

 

47. Cape Coast University, Ghana

 

 

48. African University Cooperative Development (AUCD), Cotonou, Benin Republic

 

 

49. Pacific Western University, Denver Colorado, Owerri study centre

 

 

50. Evangel University of America and Chudick Management Academic, Lagos

 

 

51. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Gboko campus)

 

 

52. Career Light Resources Centre, Jos

 

 

53. University of West Africa, Kwali, Abuja

 

 

54. Coastal University, Iba Oku, Akwa Ibom State

 

 

55. Kaduna Business School, Kaduna

 

 

56. Royal University of Theology, Minna, Niger State

 

 

57. West African Union University, in collaboration with International Professional College of Administration, Science and Technology

 

 

58. Gospel Missionary Foundation (GMF), Theological University, 165 Isolo Road, Cele Bus Stop, Egbe Ikotun, Lagos.

 

Beyond the 58 fake universities already declared illegal, the Commission disclosed that eight more institutions are currently under investigation for allegedly running unauthorised degree programmes. These include:

 

1. National Universities of Nigeria, Keffi, Nasarawa State

 

 

2. North Central University, Otukpo, Benue State

 

 

3. Christ Alive Christian Seminary and University

 

 

4. Richmond Open University, Arochukwu, Abia State

 

 

5. West Coast University, Umuahia

 

 

6. Saint Clements University, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti State

 

 

7. Volta University College, Aba, Abia State

 

 

8. Illegal Satellite Campuses of Ambrose Alli University

 

 

The NUC emphasised that its regulatory mandate remains to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s university system, stressing that unsuspecting Nigerians must avoid falling prey to “degree mills” masquerading as legitimate higher institutions.

 

By this latest move, the Commission aims to not only protect students but also preserve the credibility of Nigeria’s educational system both locally and internationally.